Want to learn more about taking great photographs of barns and other historical buildings?

The Saucon Valley Conservancy will host a barn photo workshop from 9 a.m. to noon June 9 at the Heller Homestead. Participants can prepare for the upcoming 2012 Barn Tour of Saucon Valley Barns on Sept. 15 by learning techniques for shooting barn photos on a digital SLR, point-and-shoot camera or cell phone.

Frank T. Smith, an award-winning local photographer, will cover composition, lighting, and creative aspects of shooting barns. The illustrated workshop also include tips and techniques for every-day picture taking.

Guests who attend both the workshop and the Saucon Valley Conservancy Barn Tour will be eligible to enter their barn tour photos in a contest. Winning entries will be featured at the Heller Homestead Art Gallery in a Barn Photo Exhibit held in September, 2013.